Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when she will announce her decision on appealing the High Court ruling blocking construction of the upgrade to the A5 road in its current form.
Minister for Infrastructure: I wrote to Executive colleagues on 11 July 2025 to provide an update on the judgment and to clarify that, as Minister for Infrastructure, the decision to appeal rests with me. Given the project’s flagship status and the Executive’s unanimous support in October 2024, I have invited their views before reaching a final decision.
I remain committed to working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues to secure a solution that delivers the road and saves lives. Any appeal must be lodged within six weeks of the judgement taking effect.
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